Henry Hill School vs Tamatea Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Hill School
Onekawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Tamatea Intermediate
Tamatea · State intermediate · Years 7–8
366 students
| Measure | Henry Hill School Onekawa, Hawke's Bay | Tamatea Intermediate Tamatea, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 69 | #33 of 69 |
| National rank | #1337 of 1,559 | #1041 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 275 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 498 |
| Total roll | 275 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.7% | 15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.4% | 52.7% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onekawa | Tamatea |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.henryhill.school.nz | www.tamateaint.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Tamatea Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.2 vs 29.4).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 539).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll size (366 vs 275).
- •Tamatea Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.4% vs 9.7%).
- •Tamatea Intermediate is the larger school with 366 students compared with 275.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Hill School better than Tamatea Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamatea Intermediate ranks higher (43.2 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Henry Hill School and Tamatea Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Onekawa and Tamatea in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henry Hill School: 539. Tamatea Intermediate: 498. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henry Hill School and Tamatea Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Henry Hill School is 48th of 69 and Tamatea Intermediate is 33rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).